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Russian Federal Security Service

Ryan Christopher Fogle is pinned down by a Russian officer. Russian officials summoned the American ambassador on May 14 to respond to allegations that Fogle was a Central Intelligence Agency officer and that he had been caught trying to recruit a Russian agent.

The Associated Press

Published: 14 May 2013 10:00 PM

Updated: 14 May 2013 10:06 PM

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Wednesday:

1. OBAMA DOGGED BY TRIO OF TROUBLES

Pressure on Benghazi, the IRS and a leaks investigation are giving new confidence and swagger to Republicans.

2. HOW IRS AGENTS COULD TARGET TEA PARTY GROUPS

A government watchdog report blames ineffective management for allowing the practice to go on more than 18 months.

3. WHAT EVIDENCE RUSSIANS HAVE AGAINST AN ALLEGED U.S. SPY

They
say wigs, packets of cash, a knife, map and compass, and a letter
promising millions for "long-term cooperation" were found on the U.S.
diplomat.

4. HOLDER DEFENDS SECRET REVIEW OF AP PHONE RECORDS

He
denies knowing the Justice Department obtained Associated Press phone
records from April and May 2012, but says it followed "a very, very
serious leak."

5. NIGERIA SAYS ATTACKS AMOUNT TO `REBELLION'

President Goodluck Jonathan declares a state of emergency across the country's troubled northeast.

6. CONVICTED OF KILLING BABIES, DOCTOR DODGES DEATH

Dr. Kermit Gosnell waives his right to appeal in exchange for a sentence of life without parole.

7. CAUTION FOLLOWS PRAISE FOR ACTRESS' DECISION

Medical professionals point out that Angelina Jolie's choice to have a double mastectomy is appropriate only in rare instances.

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